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A children’s fairy tale gets a cheeky modern twist as Charlie retells The Elves and the Shoemaker—British-style. With playful commentary, cultural asides, and a few raised eyebrows at naked elves, this episode blends nostalgia, humor, and linguistic insight in just under 15 minutes.

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In this episode, Harry’s car gets clamped out of nowhere… but that’s just the beginning. A mysterious fine, a sketchy bailiff, a crash, a kettle burn, even a fire engine turns up. What on earth is going on in Harry’s life… and is his luck finally turning around?

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In this episode, step into the Golden Age of England with Charlie and Ben as they unravel the drama, danger, and dazzling growth of the Elizabethan era. From religious upheaval and rebellious pirates to political power plays and the making of a Virgin Queen, this episode sets the stage for a world on the cusp of empire.

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Welcome to a series of short, story-driven episodes that help you learn British English while exploring everyday life and culture in the UK. Each dialogue mixes humour, real expressions, and cultural insights so you can improve your listening skills and enjoy a good story along the way.

In this one, Chris, Mike, and Hugo take a trip to Stonehenge — where mispronunciations, pricey souvenirs, and quiet moments of awe reveal the very British talent for being underwhelmed and overwhelmed at the same time.

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In this episode, we dive into a shocking chapter of British history: The Great Horse Manure Crisis of 1894. Discover how Victorian London almost disappeared under nine feet of dung and why experts at the time were completely stumped.

This isn’t just a wild story from the past — it’s packed with rich, descriptive vocabulary, British expressions, and cultural references to help you sound more natural and confident in English.

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In this episode, we move away from culture and focus purely on language. I’ll teach you 5 everyday expressions that native speakers use all the time — but that you’ll almost never see in a textbook.

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Harry’s run of bad luck takes centre stage in this episode. From a parking fine that spiralled into debt collectors, to a stressful eBay camera scam, we explore the ups and downs of everyday mishaps in the UK. Along the way, you’ll learn useful English for real-life situations and enjoy plenty of British humour.

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An episode from the archives where Charlie got Lucy from "English With Lucy" on the show to talk about British wedding culture. There are a lot of traditions involved in this day and so we took a look at some of those in a lighthearted conversation asking Lucy about her wedding plans as she was engaged to be married. Are British weddings anything like your culture's weddings? Listen to find out! Useful Links below...

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